Alberta Premier Smith Reports ‘Significant Progress’ on Pipeline After Carney Meeting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced significant progress in talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding a new West Coast pipeline and carbon pricing. This development has increased her confidence that an agreement with Ottawa could be finalized soon. Smith stated that while further work is needed, the completion of the pipeline project is now anticipated before Alberta’s submission to the Major Projects Office next month.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney made significant progress on a West Coast pipeline agreement.
• Talks also covered carbon pricing.
• Smith is now more confident an agreement will be signed within days.
• The deal is expected to be completed before Alberta’s submission to the Major Projects Office next month.